Supply Chain & Logistics Manager required for a fast growing pharmaceutical company in Sligo.
Responsibilities: Manage entire Supply Chain process from forecasting and planning through procurement, manufacturing, and delivery to customer.
Manage the Supply Chain element of product transfer for new products into their CMO partners.
Develop and maintain strategies for the procurement of critical, scarce and expensive Raw Materials.
Communicate and coordinate with suppliers and CMO partners to generate and implement production strategies that result in an efficient pipeline of products for customers.
Proactively managing issues and situations that may affect supply and demand of various goods and service.
Build and maintain local and international buyer and seller relationships.
Oversee the daily operations of purchasing and shipping of fragile and temperature-controlled materials.
Establish safe, effective and cost efficient storage and distribution methods.
Establish ideal inventory holdings, control movements and arrange regular physical check/counts.
Ensure effective planning across manufacturing operations, focusing on production capacity at CMO partners and raw material availability.
Facilitate and manage overheads in conjunction with Finance.
Assess and analyse costs to find ways to minimise expenses and optimise profits.
Identifying potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency.
Communicate openly with colleagues and management regarding forecasting, manufacturing, costs, and delivery.
Improve the overall supply chain performance and look for any possible improvements and innovations to the process.
Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Business or Supply Chain and significant experience in a senior Supply Chain role.
Candidates with APICS, Lean Six Sigma or PMP accreditation, in addition to the requisite work experience, may also be suitable for this role.
A candidate without formal qualifications but with an exceptional record of achievement in a senior Supply Chain role could be considered.
Experience of operating in a CMO environment would be a particular advantage.
Effective budget and project management skills, with a keen sense of time management.
Ability to negotiate with internal and external partners is essential and identify and implement cost saving strategies.
Thorough understanding of financial and budgeting processes, including sales margins and costs of goods.
Working knowledge of the requirements for international shipping with special emphasis on Customs and Regulatory paperwork in addition to managing shipping routes and budgets Knowledge of ISO Manufacturing Standards would be beneficial.
Excellent all round communication skills.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role Supply Chain & Logistics Manager in Sligo, please contactNoeleen Stewart.
Skills: Supply Chain manager Logistics Manager Pharma manufacturing